This calendar is dynamic: it will be updated during the course of the term, to add presentation topics and names and to update readings if it becomes necessary. If you have any question about what is for a specific day, check here: even if I make a mistake and say differently in class, this calendar is always right.
"To Read" designates reading to do before class. "Work" designates either work due for that class (essays, etc.), or work we will do in class (quizzes, etc.). Note that quizzes are given on the first day that we discuss a play. "WW" indicates the biography, Will in the World. Read the Norton's Introductions when you read its texts!
Aug. 29th
Introduction; the Sonnets
To Read: Read nos. 3, 18, 20, 30, 42, 81, 87, 106, 116, 130, 132, 135, 136, 138. (You might also read WW ch. 8, "Master-Mistress.")
To Write:
To Read: Read nos. 3, 18, 20, 30, 42, 81, 87, 106, 116, 130, 132, 135, 136, 138. (You might also read WW ch. 8, "Master-Mistress.")
To Write:
Sept. 5th
The Taming of the Shrew
To Read: the play; and the Norton's "General Introduction," pages 7-10
To Write: Quiz
To Read: the play; and the Norton's "General Introduction," pages 7-10
To Write: Quiz
Sept. 12th
A Midsummer Night's Dream
To Read: the play; WW ch. 1, "Primal Scenes"
To Write: Quiz; Response #1 due; here are
suggested prompts.
To Read: the play; WW ch. 1, "Primal Scenes"
To Write: Quiz; Response #1 due; here are
suggested prompts. Sept. 19th
Romeo and Juliet
To Read: the play; WW ch. 3, "The Great Fear"
To Write: Quiz; Analysis #1 Due
To Read: the play; WW ch. 3, "The Great Fear"
To Write: Quiz; Analysis #1 Due
Sept. 26th
Henry IV, Part 1
To Read: the play; WW ch. 6, "Life in the Suburbs"
To Write: Quiz; Response #2 due; here are suggested prompts.
To Read: the play; WW ch. 6, "Life in the Suburbs"
To Write: Quiz; Response #2 due; here are
suggested prompts. Oct. 3rd
Henry IV, Part 2
To Read: the play; WW ch. 7, "Shakescene"
To Write: Quiz; Analysis #2 Due; if you want to write a 8+ page final paper, you must inform me by today. See the Papers page for information.
To Read: the play; WW ch. 7, "Shakescene"
To Write: Quiz; Analysis #2 Due; if you want to write a 8+ page final paper, you must inform me by today. See the Papers page for information.
Oct. 10th
Twelfth Night
To Read: the play; WW ch. 4, "Wooing, Wedding, and Repenting"
To Write: Quiz; Response #3 due; here are suggested prompts.
To Read: the play; WW ch. 4, "Wooing, Wedding, and Repenting"
To Write: Quiz; Response #3 due; here are
suggested prompts. Oct. 17th
No Class
Fall Break & Professional Development Day
Fall Break & Professional Development Day
Oct. 24th
Henry V
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz; Paper #1 due
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz; Paper #1 due
Oct. 31st
Hamlet
To Read: the play; WW ch. 10, "Speaking with the Dead"
To Write: Quiz; Response #4 due; here are suggested prompts.
To Read: the play; WW ch. 10, "Speaking with the Dead"
To Write: Quiz; Response #4 due; here are
suggested prompts. Nov. 7th
Measure for Measure
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz; Analysis #3 due
Wednesday the 8th is the last day to W. I have no problem letting anyone do so at any time.
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz; Analysis #3 due
Wednesday the 8th is the last day to W. I have no problem letting anyone do so at any time.
Nov. 14th
Antony and Cleopatra
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz; Response #5 due; here are suggested prompts.
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz; Response #5 due; here are
suggested prompts. Nov. 21st
The Winter's Tale
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz; Extra Credit Analysis #4 due (optional)
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz; Extra Credit Analysis #4 due (optional)
Nov. 28th
The Tempest
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz; Response #6 due; here are suggested prompts.
To Read: the play
To Write: Quiz; Response #6 due; here are
suggested prompts. Dec. 5th
Review
To Read: WW ch. 12, "The Triumph of the Everyday"
To Write: Paper #2 Due
To Read: WW ch. 12, "The Triumph of the Everyday"
To Write: Paper #2 Due
Final Exam: The Final will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 12 from 6-8 pm in our classroom